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Chinese Lacquered Trunks

Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk
Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk

Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk

$2,899

H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in

Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk

Located in Barcelona, ES

An antique Chinese parchment and wood trunk in black lacquer, China, 1920s-1930s It has its

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20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper, Fabric

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

$1,800

H 10.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.25 in

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Hide, Wood

Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk
Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk

Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk

$4,900

H 14.75 in W 25.25 in D 13.5 in

Chinese Black Lacquered Floor Trunk

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese black lacquered floor trunk with a rounded arch shaped top and decorated with Chinese

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinese Green Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware
Vintage Chinese Green Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware

Vintage Chinese Green Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese trunk featuring a bold green lacquer finish accented with brass hardware and side

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

$5,380

H 10.75 in W 29 in D 19 in

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

a skilled artisan. Both the interior and exterior are cloaked in a lacquer finish, beautifully

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest

$1,650

H 16.25 in W 33.5 in D 23.5 in

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Black Chinese Lacquered Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Figural Scenes
Black Chinese Lacquered Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Figural Scenes

Black Chinese Lacquered Blanket Chest with Hand-Painted Figural Scenes

Located in Yonkers, NY

This black lacquered Chinese blanket chest combines functional storage with elegant artistry. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Trunk with Red and Gold Lacquer

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese red lacquered trunk with gilt decoration depicting a court scene with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware and Side Handles
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware and Side Handles

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquered Trunk with Brass Hardware and Side Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

Sleek in black lacquer and accented with glowing brass, this vintage Chinese trunk offers both

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy
Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy

Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese leather trunk from the early 20th century, with original lacquered finish and calligraphy

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina
Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

Qing Dynasty Period Lacquered Leather Trunk with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period storage trunk from the 19th century made of red lacquered

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk
19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

$2,000

H 16.5 in W 35 in D 24.5 in

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Brown Lacquered Coffer with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Qing Dynasty period coffer from the 19th century, with brown lacquer, brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest
Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

$2,201

H 30.71 in W 34.26 in D 22.84 in

Chinese 18th Ctr. Qing Dynasty Book Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

18th Century book chest in red lacquer. The top lifts up to reveal an open interior storage

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850

Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850

$2,180

H 15.5 in W 28.75 in D 18.25 in

Chinese Red and Gold Shrine Chest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Coat upon coat of red, black and yellow lacquer was hand-applied to this 19th-century footed trunk

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Trunk with Brass Lock and Raised Base
Antique Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Trunk with Brass Lock and Raised Base

Antique Reddish Brown Lacquered Elm Trunk with Brass Lock and Raised Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese lacquered elm trunk showcases the warmth and craftsmanship of late Qing or

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Wooden Trunk with Bright Green Finish and Brass Hardware
Vintage Chinese Wooden Trunk with Bright Green Finish and Brass Hardware

Vintage Chinese Wooden Trunk with Bright Green Finish and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage Chinese trunk captures attention with its vibrant green painted finish, softened by

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration
19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration

19th Century Chinese Brown Leather Trunk with Gilded Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese brown and gilt leather trunk with an oxblood red lacquered interior. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels, three drawers and scalloped skirt. Crafted during the early 20th century, this late Qi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century
Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century

Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunningly beautiful antique pair of Chinese red lacquered leather chinoiserie trunks

Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks
Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks

Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks

$5,500 / set

H 16 in W 34 in D 22.25 in

Set of Three Nested Chinese Ebonized Trunks

Located in Downingtown, PA

🌸 Gilded Flights of Fancy: A Trio of Chinese Export Lacquer Trunks

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair of Red Lacquer Trunks - Early 20th Century
Pair of Red Lacquer Trunks - Early 20th Century

Pair of Red Lacquer Trunks - Early 20th Century

$800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Red Lacquer Trunks - Early 20th Century

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of Red Lacquer Boxes These square trunks have a base and are decorated with square metal

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

$5,280 / set

H 31 in W 36.75 in D 21 in

Pair of Chinese Oxblood Red Harmony Trunks, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This statement pair of storage trunks from northern China accent modern interiors with rich color

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Wood

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Pair, Chinese Lacquered Wood Traveling Trunks.
Pair, Chinese Lacquered Wood Traveling Trunks.

Pair, Chinese Lacquered Wood Traveling Trunks.

Unavailable

H 17 in W 20 in D 14 in

Pair, Chinese Lacquered Wood Traveling Trunks.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Chinese wood traveling trunks. Lacquered finish over painted designs with gold gilt detail

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Lacquered Leather Trunk
Antique Chinese Lacquered Leather Trunk

Antique Chinese Lacquered Leather Trunk

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 36.62 in D 22.45 in

Antique Chinese Lacquered Leather Trunk

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chinese trunk with elegant bronze hardware from Shandong province circa 1900. The goatskin

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Gold and black lacquered China trade trunk
Gold and black lacquered China trade trunk

Gold and black lacquered China trade trunk

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in

Gold and black lacquered China trade trunk

Located in Madrid, ES

Oversized black lacquered and painted gilt floral decoration design with engrane bronze escutcheons

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Pair of Lacquer Trunks on Brass Stands
Pair of Lacquer Trunks on Brass Stands

Pair of Lacquer Trunks on Brass Stands

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H 20.5 in W 30 in D 16 in

Pair of Lacquer Trunks on Brass Stands

Located in Danville, CA

Pair of Chinese Lacquer Trunks with wonderful figural decoration and bronze hardware raised on

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Leather Covered Trunks on Stand
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Leather Covered Trunks on Stand

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Leather Covered Trunks on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome pair of stacked Chinese lacquered leather covered trunks on a carved wooden Stand

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Nest of Three Chinese Export Red Lacquered Leather Trunks
Nest of Three Chinese Export Red Lacquered Leather Trunks

Nest of Three Chinese Export Red Lacquered Leather Trunks

Located in Essex, MA

Each with brass trim and tacks, carrying handles. Camphor wood lined interiors. Assembled set with small variations in handles and locks.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

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H 20 in W 53 in D 16.5 in

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of stunning black lacquer trunks on bases, of rectangular form, fine hand painted theatrical

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

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H 20 in W 21 in D 16 in

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of simple and elegant black lacquer trunks with hard cane top, brass fitting. View our

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer, Cane

Pair of Painted Red Lacquered Trunks
Pair of Painted Red Lacquered Trunks

Pair of Painted Red Lacquered Trunks

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H 11 in W 26 in D 18 in

Pair of Painted Red Lacquered Trunks

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of red lacquered hide trunks with brass hardware featuring a painted and gilt courtyard scene

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very elegant and refined black lacquer trunks on stands with fine hand painted muted gold

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of very elegant and refined black lacquer trunks on stands with fine gold gilt birds and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks On Stands
A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks On Stands

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks On Stands

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H 23 in W 35 in D 18.5 in

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks On Stands

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of elegant red lacquer trunks on stands, fine hand painted floral motif in gold gilt, brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

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H 14 in W 18 in D 30 in

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a Classic Chinese lacquered pigskin trunk that dates to the early 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

a pair of very beautiful black lacquer trunks with fine painted gold gilt floral motif, brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

A Pair Of Black Lacquer Trunks With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of refined and elegant black lacquer trunks on stands with fine hand painted landscape motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Chinese Lacquered Storage Trunk
Chinese Lacquered Storage Trunk

Chinese Lacquered Storage Trunk

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H 12.5 in W 24.5 in D 14 in

Chinese Lacquered Storage Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese lacquered storage trunk from Beijing, circa 1900. Used for travel and at home to store

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer

A Pair Of Trunks
A Pair Of Trunks

A Pair Of Trunks

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H 24 in W 29 in D 15 in

A Pair Of Trunks

Located in Greenwich, CT

a pair of stunning black lacquer trunks on bases, with fine hand painted gold gilt birds and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Chinese Red Lacquered Pigskin Trunk
Chinese Red Lacquered Pigskin Trunk

Chinese Red Lacquered Pigskin Trunk

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H 17.5 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Red Lacquered Pigskin Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

lacquered ground. Custom made later stand. Chinese Qing Dynasty (late 19th century).

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Footed Trunk
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Footed Trunk

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Footed Trunk

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H 19.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Footed Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass hardware sets off the warm glow of this fine-grained, 19th century lacquered trunk, likely

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Black Lacquer Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Hide Trunk, c. 1900

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H 15 in W 30.25 in D 22 in

Chinese Black Lacquer Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850
Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850

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H 9.5 in W 22.75 in D 11.75 in

Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Trunk, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

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H 30.32 in W 36.62 in D 24.41 in

Late 17th Century Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A late 17th century Chinese lacquered trunk inlaid with mother-of-pearl and bone and with painted

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Suitcase Bronze Mounts
Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Suitcase Bronze Mounts

Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Suitcase Bronze Mounts

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Delightful antique Chinese suitcase made of wood and covered in goatskin leather. The interior is

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Trunk with Large Brass Medallion and Handles
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Trunk with Large Brass Medallion and Handles

Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Trunk with Large Brass Medallion and Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese black lacquer trunk from the early 20th century with large brass medallion and lateral C

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish
Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish

Late 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquered Trunk on Stand with Original Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

This Chinese red lacquered trunk was made during the, late 19th century, and is raised on a custom

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Trunk with Gilt Flowers and Foliage
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Trunk with Gilt Flowers and Foliage

Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquered Trunk with Gilt Flowers and Foliage

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese trunk from the mid-20th century, with black and red lacquer and gilt motifs

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Art Deco Carved Camphor, Lacquer and Cedar Trunk Chest
Chinese Art Deco Carved Camphor, Lacquer and Cedar Trunk Chest

Chinese Art Deco Carved Camphor, Lacquer and Cedar Trunk Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Intricately carved and decorated Chinese Art Deco trunk or chest of camphor wood and black lacquer

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20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Red Lacquered Trunk
Red Lacquered Trunk

Red Lacquered Trunk

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H 18 in W 30.5 in D 19 in

Red Lacquered Trunk

Located in New York, NY

A red lacquered elm wood trunk from China

Category

20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Trunk with Incised and Carved Motifs and Handles
Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Trunk with Incised and Carved Motifs and Handles

Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Trunk with Incised and Carved Motifs and Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese red lacquered trunk from the early 20th century, with incised and carved motifs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Chinese Woven Top Chest
Chinese Woven Top Chest

Chinese Woven Top Chest

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H 19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Chinese Woven Top Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the style of Chinese furniture, this petite storage chest is the perfect place to stow

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Woven Top Chest
Chinese Woven Top Chest

Chinese Woven Top Chest

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H 19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Chinese Woven Top Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in the style of Chinese furniture, this petite storage chest is the perfect place to stow

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Domed Trunk
18th Century Chinese Domed Trunk

18th Century Chinese Domed Trunk

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H 24 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Chinese Domed Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks were the most ubiquitous type of storage used in Ming and Qing China. This early to mid-18th

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Chest With Polychrome Motif
Black Lacquer Chest With Polychrome Motif

Black Lacquer Chest With Polychrome Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A beautiful black lacquer chest, of square form, black lacquer top and sides, fine polychrome hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer

Bamboo Woven Trunk With Black Lacquer Top
Bamboo Woven Trunk With Black Lacquer Top

Bamboo Woven Trunk With Black Lacquer Top

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H 17 in W 37 in D 21.5 in

Bamboo Woven Trunk With Black Lacquer Top

Located in Greenwich, CT

A simple and elegant bamboo woven trunk with black lacquer top and base. Beautiful colors, form and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

20th Century Antique Black Lacquer Trunk
20th Century Antique Black Lacquer Trunk

20th Century Antique Black Lacquer Trunk

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H 16.54 in W 32.29 in L 16.54 in

20th Century Antique Black Lacquer Trunk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality antique lacquer trunk, with ornate brass straps, complete with original

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Hardwood

Black Lacquer Trunk On Base With Golf Gilt Motif

Black Lacquer Trunk On Base With Golf Gilt Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very refined and beautiful black lacquer trunk on black lacquer base, fine hane painted gold gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Chinese Trunk
Chinese Trunk

Chinese Trunk

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H 12 in W 31 in D 18 in

Chinese Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description.

Category

Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

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H 24 in W 36 in D 21 in

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

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H 24 in W 36 in D 21 in

Chinese Footed Keeper's Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800
Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

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H 19.5 in W 30.5 in D 20 in

Finely Woven Chinese Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinese courtyard homes were traditionally designed without closets, so trunks such as this were

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer, Reed

Early 20th Century Lacquered Trunk
Early 20th Century Lacquered Trunk

Early 20th Century Lacquered Trunk

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H 12.5 in W 24.5 in D 14 in

Early 20th Century Lacquered Trunk

Located in Chicago, IL

A simple and lovely lacquered trunk from Beijing, China. This trunk features a brass closure on

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Mid-19th Century Peachwood Trunk on Stand, brown lacquered, Shanghai
Mid-19th Century Peachwood Trunk on Stand, brown lacquered, Shanghai

Mid-19th Century Peachwood Trunk on Stand, brown lacquered, Shanghai

Located in New York, NY

A dark lacquered peachwood trunk with original brass hardware. Mid-19th century, Shanghai

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Antique 1850s Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600
Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600

Chinese Studded Ming Traveling Chest, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

Studded with brass nails and textured by richly worn black lacquer, this spectacular trunk dates to

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900
Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900

Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900

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H 16.5 in W 45.75 in D 19 in

Northern Chinese Painted Elephant Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This fantastic painted trunk from northern China is lavishly decorated from end to end in the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Chinese Essential Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Essential Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Essential Hide Trunk, c. 1900

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H 16 in W 32 in D 24 in

Chinese Essential Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Landscape Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

PAIR AVAILABLE. A beautiful red lacquer trunk on stand, same red lacquer on top and sides, fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

(Pair Available) Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Floral Motif
(Pair Available) Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

(Pair Available) Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Floral Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair available. Pair $5600. Stunning red lacquer trunk, ideal size to use as a coffee table; end

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Large Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif
Large Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif

Large Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

A stunning large orange red lacquer trunk with fine hand painted theatrical motif in muted gold

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif
A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunk With Gold Gilt Theatrical Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Selling as a pair or single. $2800 each. Stunning orange red lacquer trunk with fine hand painted

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Red and Gilt Lacquered Trunks
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Red and Gilt Lacquered Trunks

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Red and Gilt Lacquered Trunks

Located in Chicago, IL

For over 250 years—through many turbulent years of Chinese history—this pair of red lacquered

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Steel

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks
A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks

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H 24 in W 27 in D 17.5 in

A Pair Of Red Lacquer Trunks

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of stunning orange red lacquer trunks on stands with two drawers, brass fitting, fine hand

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Leather Dower Trunks, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Leather Dower Trunks, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Leather Dower Trunks, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Two Chinese black lacquered leather dower trunks decorated with boys at play representing fertility

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Pair of Chinese Full Moon Kang Trunks, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Full Moon Kang Trunks, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Full Moon Kang Trunks, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

-to-do Qing-dynasty home. Both trunks are crafted of northern elm (yumu) and coated in dark lacquer

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

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H 15 in W 35 in D 20 in

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Pasadena, CA

This large Chinese pigskin lacquered trunk dates to the early 20th century. The cinnabar lacquer is

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Vellum Leather Storage Trunks ca. 1920s
Pair of Chinese Vellum Leather Storage Trunks ca. 1920s

Pair of Chinese Vellum Leather Storage Trunks ca. 1920s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Chinese lacquered vellum storage trunks with linen interiors and heavily patinated brass

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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Lacquer Trunk
Antique Chinese Lacquer Trunk

Antique Chinese Lacquer Trunk

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H 16.25 in W 30.25 in D 20.25 in

Antique Chinese Lacquer Trunk

Located in Sheffield, MA

The Chinese chest or blanket chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood inside and out, a brass

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Trunk
Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

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H 14 in W 24.5 in D 12 in

Chinese Lacquered Trunk

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming and unusual Chinese faux alligator lacquered storage trunk. The trunk is in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Lacquered Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Chinese lacquered trunks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese lacquered trunks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and lacquer. Chinese lacquered trunks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You

Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.

There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.

In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.

Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.

From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chinese Lacquered Trunks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.

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